ACS ACS Publications and Journals

Question 1

Which ACS journal is one of the most widely cited peer-reviewed scientific journals, covering all areas of chemistry?

Accepted Answer

Journal of the American Chemical Society (JACS)

Answer

JACS is one of the oldest and most prestigious chemistry journals, published continuously since 1879.

Question 2

What is the name of ACS's open-access publishing platform launched to provide free global access to research?

Accepted Answer

ACS Central Science

Answer

ACS Central Science was the first fully open-access journal published by ACS, launched in 2015.

Question 3

Which ACS journal focuses specifically on the chemistry of biological macromolecules and their interactions?

Accepted Answer

Biochemistry

Answer

Biochemistry, published by ACS, covers the chemical processes and substances occurring within living organisms.

Question 4

What does the ACS 'AuthorChoice' program allow researchers to do?

Accepted Answer

Make their published articles freely accessible online

Answer

ACS AuthorChoice allows authors to pay a fee to make their articles freely available to all readers after publication.

Question 5

Which ACS publication is a weekly newsmagazine covering news and developments in chemistry and chemical engineering?

Accepted Answer

Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN)

Answer

Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN) has been ACS's flagship newsmagazine since 1923, covering industry, policy, and research.

ACS - American Chemical Society Practice Test